Long-Term Care Ombudsman Services investigate and work to resolve complaints made by, or on behalf of, individual residents in long-term care facilities such as:

• Nursing homes
• Residential care facilities for the elderly
• Assisted living facilities

All Ombudsman services are provided for free and all complaints are confidential. Long-Term Care Ombudsman representatives assist with issues related to day-to-day care, health, safety, and personal preferences. Problems can include, but are not limited to:

• Dietary concerns
• Improper transfer or discharge of a resident
• Inappropriate use of chemical or physical restraints
• Medicare and Medi-Cal benefit issues
• Medical care, therapy, and rehabilitation issues
• Physical, verbal, mental, or financial abuse
• Poor quality of care
• Violation of residents' rights or dignity

Contact the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program

• Business hours phone - 916-376-8910
• 24/7 emergency phone - State CRISIS line - 800-231-4024

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Sierra Community House offers Mediation and Legal Assistance which provides free and reduced cost legal services in a clinic setting for civil legal matters. All services are available in multiple languages and available on a sliding scale.

Services
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Sierra Community House provides limited scope representation, including information, support, and conflict resolution to resolve many legal issues community members face. They do not provide legal representation in court. They may be able to provide assistance in the following areas:

• Family Law
• Immigration Law
• Landlord/tenant Law
• Employment Law
• Small Claims/Contract Matters
• Civil Harassment Restraining Orders
• Name Changes
• Guardianship and Conservatorship
• Know Your Rights and Be Prepared Education
• Understanding the worker’s compensation process

If they cannot provide the assistance you need, they will do their best to refer you to an agency that can.

MEDIATION
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Dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of low-income immigrants. Addresses real-life impact of polices that affect the ability of low-income immigrants to prosper and thrive.

Engages in lawsuits that defend the fundamental and constitutional rights of all Americans, including low-income immigrants and their families, often in coordination with other local and national civil rights organizations.

Conducts trainings, publish educational materials, and provides legal counsel and strategic advice to support and strengthen other groups’ advocacy work.

The Deputy District Attorney assigned to this Unit often relies on civil prosecution to enforce laws that protect consumers, although some issues are handled criminally. These matters are prosecuted on behalf of the People of the State of California, like all other District Attorney matters.

One of the main goals of the Unit is to ensure businesses are not harming consumers in Placer County and are obeying the laws governing similar business operations here.

Some cases arise from consumer complaints made by members of the public who believe they have been harmed or treated unfairly by a business which is located in Placer County.

Tips for Consumers:

Avoid offers that seem "too good to be true".

Avoid buying of major items, there is no "3-day Cooling Off Period" when buying cars.

Be aware of businesses who pose as official or government agencies when they are not Report ID Theft immediately to the Police or Sheriffs & contact your credit companies.

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PDRS is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation.

PDRS is funded primarily from grants and community support.

Most fees for service are based on a sliding scale determined by gross annual household income for each party in two-party disputes with no attorney involvement.

Ask about fees for more complex or multi-party disputes or disputes with attorney involvement.

Parties can choose to enter to a written, binding agreement if they jointly agree to do so, parties may arrive at a verbal, informal agreement, or choose not to enter into an agreement.

Even when cases do not settle fully, mediation facilitates the exchange of ideas which may help the parties focus on key issues in the future.

The Professional Fiduciary Association of California provides information about professional fiduciaries.

Professional Fiduciary services may include:

• Trustee
• Guardian
• Estate Executor
• Daily Bill Paying and Money Management
• Healthcare Representation
• Agent under a Power of Attorney
• Executor for senior with no spouse or family
• Conservator for those who are mentally or physically incapacitated

There may be many other roles a fiduciary can fulfill.

Professional Fiduciaries are entrusted to provide financial and healthcare options that ensure their client’s dignity and peace of mind. They provide the experience, resources and knowledge to oversee services like paying bills, legal, investment management, medical care, housing, and nutrition, among other things.

Professional Fiduciaries serve seniors, people with mental and physical disabilities and children who do not have a family member with the skills or proximity to manage and protect their money and/or healthcare needs before and/or after t… [read more]

Cal Voices is dedicated to improving the lives of residents in the diverse communities of California through advocacy, education, research, and culturally relevant services. Some programs are offered in specific counties or regions, others are statewide.

Placer County

• Family Advocates with Placer County Parent Partners offer the following
  • Use creative, culturally sensitive, and strengths-based thinking to support families in achieving their goals.
  • Provide support to families receiving services from Placer County’s Children’s System of Care, including:
    • Behavioral Health
    • Drug Court
    • Child Welfare
    • Juvenile Probation Services
  • Create connections between teachers, juvenile probation officers, mental health workers, and social workers.
  • Support families where applicable
    • Court proceedings
    • Treatment team meetings
    • School meetings
  • Assist families in being equal partners with professionals assisting them.
  • Provide an opportunity for parents to bene…

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The Public Defender's Office of Placer County provides legal defense for those facing criminal allegations who are financially unable to retain an attorney.

Provides legal defense for those facing criminal allegations who are financially unable to retain an attorney.

Can assist with cleaning up criminal records - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/628/Cleaning-Up-Criminal-Record


 

The International Rescue Committee provides services for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants. Each year, thousands of people, forced to flee violence and persecution, are welcomed by the people of the United States into the safety and freedom of America. These individuals have survived against incredible odds. The IRC works with government bodies, civil society actors, and local volunteers to help them translate their past experiences into assets that are valuable to their new communities.

Areas of immigration legal assistance:
Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, Naturalization/Citizenship

Types of immigration legal services provided:
Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS

Non-legal services:
Employment services, ESL, Office Of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)-funded services for trafficking victims, Referrals to other services

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